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Programs

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 23-24

Our Adult ESOL program enables participants to improve their reading, writing, and speaking English skills

SONYC Middle School Program @ ISLA 23-24

KHCC's SONYC Middle School programs engage youth at our main site, and at the International School for Liberal Arts (ISLA) on the nearby Walton Campus. We engage over 160 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from our community annually.

Bronx Theatre After School Programs 23-24

KHCC's Teen Center operates satellite versions of its center based youth development and college access offerings at Bronx Theatre High School via the COMPASS High and COMPASS Explore program grants.

Teen Program 23-24

Our philosophy is to positively impact participants lives by partnering with families, providing empowerment through decision making, building positive relationships, and encouraging youth to take initiative.

SONYC Center Based Tween Program 23-24

College Directions (CDP) 23-24

Our College Directions program prepares youth through individual college counseling, coaching, and guidance on their transition to college through to their freshman year and beyond.

SONYC Center Based Tween Program

Gardening, Nutrition and Horticultural Therapy Programs

Participants of KHCC's Horticulture & Nutrition Programs see the seed to plate process in all of its stages and have a healthy green environment to escape the demands of city life.

Changing Futures

The Changing Futures child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and Campus Sexual Assault program works with 300 Bronx children and families annually.

Events

CDP Recognition Dinner BBQ

The College Directions Program here at KHCC are hosting the annual CDP Recognition Dinner BBQ to celebrate graduating high school seniors!

Sowing The Seeds Of Tomorrow

On November 14, 2016 from 6:30-9:30p.m. at the Manhattan Penthouse, we celebrated our present and fu

PRESS RELEASE - Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Neighborhood Festival

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Neighborhood Festival BRONX, NY - April 10th, 2017

Raise the Roof

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center provides funds to support over 4,500 Bronx youth and their fami

Earth Day: Week of the Young Child

Join our Early Childhood Services Department as they celebrate Earth Day.

Keywords: ECS, Early Childhood Services, Earth Day, Events

S.L.E.E.P. Parent Workshop

Parents and guardians of a three-year-old child in our Head Start program are invited to attend the S.L.E.E.P. Project workshop on February 22

Keywords: SLEEP, Early Childhood, Parent workshop

KHCC's 45th Anniversary Luncheon

In 2019, KHCC will be celebrating 45 Years of Service to the Bronx. Join us for a special celebration!

Keywords: khcc, mental health, abuse, trauma, education, teens, events, KHCC events, 45th anniversary

KHCC Annual Benefit

Join us for our 2019 Home Away From Home Benefit on Thursday, November 14, 2019!

Keywords: Home away from home, Eventi Hotel, KHCC benefit

Annual Literacy Day

Join our Early Childhood program and families for a special celebration of books on December 10!

Keywords: early childhood, education, reading, literacy

Specialized High Schools Admission Information Session

Learning more about specialized high schools before applying

Become a KHCChampion

Support KHCC and Empower Bronx residents from cradle to career to advance education and well-being for a vibrant community.

Sex Jeopardy

Join us for Sex Jeopardy, this is an educational yet fun event!!

50th Fundraising Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate five decades of dedicated service to the Bronx community. Together, let’s honor the past and embrace the future. Your presence and support will help pave the way for the next 50 years of making a positive impact to the Bronx.

Stories

KHCC's Spirit Week Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Black History Month

The Teen Center at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted an invigorating Black History

KPMG Career Day 2024

On Thursday, February 22nd, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center’s College Directions program orga

Grateful Moments: KHCC's 2023 Journey of Community, Growth, and Impact

The Future is Ours - A Fundraiser for KHCC

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Honors Council Member Pierina Sanchez and Apple Bank Chief Retail Bank Officer James Matera at Annual Gala on May 3, 2023. The annual gala celebrated 49 years of transforming the lives of families in the Northwest Bronx.

KHCC Advocacy efforts for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced that the theme of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.”

KHCC Celebrates Women's History Month

The social services field is heavily dominated by women and women of color who consistently learn, p

Raye Barbieri Named as Chief Executive Officer of Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

(Bronx, New York) - The Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC), a fifty year old settlement house serving over six thousand Bronx residents, announced today that Raye Barbieri has been named Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Barbieri has more than twenty five years of experience working with nonprofits and New York City government. She succeeds Margaret Della, who is stepping down as the organization’s head in March, after successfully leading Kingsbridge Heights Community Center since 2016. Barbieri will assume this leadership position on March 13, 2023.

Keywords: Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, Raye Barbieri, Chief Executive Officer, Bronx, New York

Registration is open for Early Childhood Services!

ECS has various opportunities for children to learn, be engaged, and have fun in their programs. Join now!

KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS THE BRONX READS: LITERACY DAY

On Wednesday, December 21st, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted The Bronx Reads: Literacy Day - An event aimed at fostering a love of reading & scholastic excellence among children. The event provided a special space for children, tweens, teens as well as caregivers to come together and explore their love of reading during the holiday season.

HOPE, LOVE, & SUPPORT - A DVAM EVENT

On November 3, 2022, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted, the Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event: Hope, Love, & Support - an evening of activities, games, and enjoyment to build community with those affected by DV. The event ran from 6 pm to 8 pm, allowing community members, KHCC’s participants, and their families to join in supporting one another and fortifying relationships.

Dreaming with DMC: Youth (Re)Visions for the Future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2022Contact: Margaret Dellacommunications@khcc-nyc.org K

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Awarded $500,000 by NY Community Trust for a New Initiative

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) and Lehman College, along with seven other settlement houses, welcome the “Future of Social Work: The Settlement House Network and Multilingual Communities” initiative. The New York Community Trust awarded the program $500,000 over two years to engage a team of multilingual MSW level interns in expanding the range of new or unique mental health supports offered to participants in their home language within our collection of United Neighborhood House (UNH) member agencies.

KHCC's Summer Day Camp

What does Summer Camp look like at KHCC?

Keywords: summer camp

KHCC Internships & Volunteering

Have you ever wondered what it's like to intern or volunteer here at KHCC? There are many ways to get involved and become a part of what we do here at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center.

9TH ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD FEST

On June 17, 2022, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) will be hosting an event; the 9th Annual Neighborhood Fest - an evening of activities, games, and fun. The event, scheduled for 3 pm to 6 pm provides an opportunity for everyone in the neighborhood to come together and have a good time.